Vacant Position: Software Developer Internship
Salary: KES
30K
Tradestar Kenya Limited is a
fast growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town.
We are looking for an intern
with programming background to work for a period of 6 - 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Design and build advanced web based software applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design,
and ship new features.
- Work with outside data sources and API's
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases,
usability, and general reliability.
- Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new
technologies to maximize development efficiency.
- Have ability to develop cloud software
- Have web development skills
- Contribute to technical design and progress meetings
- Write test versions of program code
- Test installation, security and compatibility issues
- Keep accurate records of the development process, changes and
results
- Review test results and fix technical problems (known as
bugs)
- Install a full version of the software and carry out quality
checks before going ‘live’
- Maintain and support systems once they are up and running.
Education and experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer
Science/Software development/Software Engineering
- Practical experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL
- Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS
- Experience with DHTMLX/C++ is an added advantage
- Oracle, UML (Unified Modelling Language) and Linux
Other Requirements
- a good knowledge of software and programming languages
- the ability to learn quickly and should be self motivated
- the ability to interpret and follow technical plans
- a creative approach to problem-solving
- an understanding of development processes like 'Agile'
- excellent communication skills with fluency in English
- the ability to work with people at all levels, including
non-technical staff
- good project management skills
- the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- good teamwork skills
- an understanding of confidentiality and data protection
issues.
- Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less
than 60 min
- should have written reporting skills
How to Apply
Send application letter, CV and
transcripts to info@tradestar.co.ke
State experience and include
any relevant testimonials.
Important:
1. All documents MUST be in pdf
format
2. All documents to bear name
of applicant e.g. Ann Wanjiku_CV or Ann Wanjiku_Transcript1
3. Only successful candidates
will be contacted.
4. Successful internship can
lead to employment.
